Golden, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Golden, Santa Fe County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Golden?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 77 days in the Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood forecast zone and Santa Fe County — the most common reported hazard around Golden, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (42 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (37 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 77 | Jun 2026 | Jul 14, 2008 · 1 death · $25,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 42 | Jun 2026 | Dec 15, 2021 · $2.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 37 | Jan 2026 | Feb 1, 2022 · 2 deaths |
| High winds | 33 | Mar 2026 | Feb 22, 2023 · $1.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 11 | Jul 2021 | Aug 7, 2016 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 4 | Aug 2015 | Sep 13, 2013 · $50,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 2 | Jun 2022 | Jun 16, 2022 · $150,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 1 | Feb 2021 | — |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996–2026 (the latest year is partial). A "day" is a date with at least one report in the Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood forecast zone and Santa Fe County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Golden get?
A normal year brings about 29 inches of snow to Golden, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Golden weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually December (8.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | 3.9 | 8.1 | 5.6 | 2.5 | 6.2 | 1.2 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Golden?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 35 miles west-southwest. Radar beams climb as they travel, so the height of the lowest scan over town decides how low in a storm the radar can see.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Golden | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 35 mi west-southwest | 2,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KHDX Holloman AFB, NM | 151 mi south | 18,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 154 mi east-southeast | 18,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
Beam height is the center of the 0.5° scan above the radar, with standard refraction. Mountains near a radar can block it further.
Tornado & hail history near Golden
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 30 tornadoes within 25 miles of Golden. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F1 on June 8, 1989, which passed about 22 miles southeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 19, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles west of town.
Hail: 129 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 9, 2025.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center — tornadoes 1950–2025, hail 1955–2025. Distances are to each tornado's track; ratings before February 2007 use the original Fujita scale.
On TALON you get Golden's live radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks with arrival times and NWS warnings free; close-up radar and rotation detection are part of TALON Pro.
Golden radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Golden, NM?
KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 35 miles west-southwest. KHDX (Holloman AFB, NM) is 151 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Golden?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Golden the lowest scan from KABX is about 2,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Golden free?
Yes — the US radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and NWS warnings are free in any browser. Close-up radar, rotation detection and longer forecasts are part of TALON Pro.
Should I rely on radar for my safety?
No app replaces official warnings. When the National Weather Service issues a warning for Golden, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Edgewood, NM radar 9 mi
- Bernalillo, NM radar 19 mi
- Moriarty, NM radar 21 mi
- Corrales, NM radar 23 mi
- Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM radar 25 mi
- Albuquerque, NM radar 26 mi
- Rio Rancho, NM radar 27 mi
- Santa Fe, NM radar 31 mi
- Estancia, NM radar 36 mi
- Pecos, NM radar 37 mi